Tenerife Ferries

Tenerife
ferries are a different way to start your holidays. You can reach the island by
ferry from the mainland (Spain) or from Portugal. The Tenerife ferries or ships
that often make these routes are large floating structures with lots of
amenities and services, and accommodate different budgets for their travelers.
They are a good option especially for those who prefer not to book cheap
flights to Tenerife or those who simply would like to enjoy a relaxing journey
through the seas.

Start reserving your seats now for Tenerife Ferries

The ferries can transport from bicycles and motorcycles to small cars (under 4.85 m long and 1.85 m high, for instance), trailers and motor homes.

The deadline for issuing tickets is 15 minutes before departure of the Tenerife ferries. After this time limit, the authorities of the ferry can reject the passenger and / or vehicle without any responsibility.

If you are accessing the Tenerife ferry with your car it is advisable to be an hour earlier, all other passengers may arrive half an hour before the ferry sails. Just don’t forget to present a valid identity document and a boarding pass. If you want to benefit from the reductions that Canarian residents are entitled to, you must show a valid residence card.

Companies Travelling from the Continent to the Islands

Acciona Transmediterranea

The company
links the coastal city if Cadiz (Spain) with the Canaries and has one of the
youngest and best equipped fleets in Europe. The comfort in their ships is
guaranteed, and among the services and facilities, you will find swimming pools
and club rooms, at least in some of the ferries.

This
journey takes place once a week from the Port of Cadiz and the approximate
duration of the trip is 50 hours (2 days and 2 hours), but depending on the
weather conditions this might vary.

The tickets
are personal and not transferable; therefore you have to provide a valid
identification document along with your ticket upon boarding.

For
security reasons, there are some restrictions on certain items carried in hand
luggage, checked or in the vehicle. Some of them might be considered hazardous
such as certain safety kits, general explosives, radioactive materials and even
certain liquids, solids and gases. Also keep in mind that certain medications
and toiletries can also be considered as dangerous goods.

The cabin
passenger has the right to carry a maximum of 40 kg for free, which is included
in the price paid for the ticket. Passengers who have booked the chair can take
up to 20 kg. Above that weight, you have to pay an additional amount up to 75
kg (cabin) and 30 kg (seats). In turn, the passenger will be responsible for
personal belongings.

Cancellations
of the bookings of Tenerife ferries from Acciona and ticket changes are
allowed, subject to certain penalties, therefore have a look at the special
conditions of the company before booking the ticket. We mention below some
examples of modification allowed, but once again, have a look at specific
conditions prior to booking the trip:

Open Tickets - Changing a ticket
with defined dates of return to an open one will be deemed as a cancellation,
but there are no financial penalties to do so;

Open tickets are valid for one year
from the date of issue, and its use is subject to a pre-booking;

Special Rates - subject to specific
conditions. In these cases, the penalty for cancellation will comply with the
terms of the rate applied which can even result in a total loss of the ticket.

Space or
cabin reservation for anyone with limited mobility can be done through the
company phone +34 902.454.645 or through the authorized sales offices of the
company. To ensure good service and necessary assistance we recommend you to
reserve at least 48 hours before departure.

You can
travel with your pet in the Tenerife ferries of Acciona Transmediterranea,
however there is a designated transport area for them. You then provide a valid
ticket and documentation for health, if required. Guide dogs may accompany
their passengers free of charge.

For any
further information you can call the following telephone number +34 902.454.645
or visit the website of the company.

Naviera Armas

Naviera
Armas since 1941, the company has 9 ships carrying goods and passengers. Their
Tenerife ferries have names that always begin with "Volcán", such as
Volcán Teide and Volcán de Tejeda, and sail in over 28 routes. That makes
Naviera Armas number one in Canary Islands and top regional maritime
communicator in Europe. The connections to the mainland are in Huelva (Spain)
and Portimao and Funchal (Portugal).

The journey
from the Port of Huelva (Spain) is done once a week and the approximate
duration is 33 hours. From the port of Portimao (Portugal), the journey is done
twice a week with an approximate duration of 34 hours. From the port of Funchal
(Madeira Island – Portugal) the journey is done once a week with an approximate
duration of 16 hours and 15 minutes. However, the weather conditions might also
impact in the time of the travel.

There are
different rates for different ages and offers, such as the ones listed below:

Tarifa General: general rate for
adults between 12 and 60;

Residente Canario: Resident
discounted rate. To obtain the discount it is essential to mention a valid ID
number upon booking and to provide a photocopy of the same when getting the
boarding passes;

No residente Familia Numerosa:
General Rate with discount for large family;

Tarifa Mayor de 60: special
discounted rate for seniors over 60 years;

Paquete ahorro: special discounted
rate, which includes round trip, for the number of people selected and the
vehicle;

Loro Parque: special discounted
rate, which includes round trip, for the number of people mentioned and the
vehicle, as well as entrances to Loro Parque;

Siam Park: special discounted rate,
which includes round trip, for the number of people mentioned and the vehicle,
as well as entrances to Siam Park.

During the
trip pets over 6 kg should be kept in cages, but the owners have the
possibility to visit them upon permission of the staff. Pets less than 6 kg,
except guided dogs, will have restricted access to some areas of the ferries.
All animals must invariably be on a leash during boarding and when leaving the
ferries and in no case can travel inside the vehicles.

For any
more information you can call the number +34 928.300.600 or visit the website
of the company.

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